Antique Map-FRANCE-RHEIMS-REIMS-RETHEL-Hondius-1633

Engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. We absolutely guarantee the authenticity of this item. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 57 x 45.5 cm. The image size is ca. 50 x 39 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 22.4 x 17.9 inch. The image size is ca. 19.7 x 15.4 inch.

Title: ‘Dioecese de Rheims et le pais de Rethel’. (Bisdom of Rheims, County of Rethel) This maps shows the cities of: Laon, Reims, Chateau en Porcien, Charleville, Sedan, Varennes and others. This old antique engraved map originates from a rare 2 volume Hondius / Janssonius Atlas: ‘Atlas, das ist, Abbildung der Gantzen Welt ….’, published in 1633 in Amsterdam containing maps by Gerard Mercator, Jodocus and Hendricus Hondius and Johannes Janssonius. (ref: Koeman 1:322). This Atlas contains maps by Mercator, Hondius and early Janssonius edition maps. We carry most maps from the 2nd volume: France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Mid-East, Asia and America. Review our ebay store, website or inquire for any specific maps not listed.Artists and Engravers: The carthographers / publishers associated wit this Atlas are: Gerard Mercator (or Rupelmundanus, Gerard de Kremer, Cremer) (1512-1594), Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) and Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). One can find many references in online literature to these famous icons of cartography. Iehan Iubrien Chalonnois is indicated on this map as the maker.

Condition: Good. general age related toning. some light staining in margins from handling. original middle fold from binding. a few tiny pin size holes in margin. small rust hole at right top backed by paper. Restored bottom middle fold extending c. 9cm into image. At your request we can have this map coloured by professional antique map / print colourer (cost inquire).

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-FRANCE-RHEIMS-REIMS-RETHEL-HONDIUS

(PCO) B15-07